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I Will Lock Up My Door

Pain so debilitating draining me of life It is constant with no respite Saps my energy such pain within Pain depletes joy from my face Leaves strain and hurt etched on my frown As slowly and surely pain grinds me down Even when I try to sleep pain keeps me awake for hours on end This enemy within taking over my life is dragging me down Pain at every turn Pain so aging so exhausting too Oh dear what can I do Walking to accommodate but posture is poor Exacerbating problem on walking through my door Oh please I am begging no pain anymore Unwelcome guest you ring my bell you truly are a visitor from hell I will not let you in I will lock up my door Written on 10th January 2019 written after a very painful period so feeling rather fragile Contest A STRAND (1072) Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/13/2022 10:39:00 PM

Beautiful! Great emotions and passions brought out. Congratulations!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 4:59:00 PM

thank you dear friend for your lovely words and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/13/2022 8:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a great ending you have. Yes, lock the door. I will add you to my pray list. Today, I hope you will feel better. Have a blessed day/week writing away with hugs............

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 5:00:00 PM

Bless you dear Paula thank you so much... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/10/2019 9:43:00 AM

Your piece reminds me to give folks some grace 'cause you just don't know what they may be dealing with. I hope you will find some relief and are able to get some sleep. :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/10/2019 12:48:00 PM

Thank you so much PS for your kind thoughts, which I really do appreciate. I was having a bad day hence the negativity in my poem, but tomorrows another day, so maybe things will ease a little. Kindest thoughts to you from Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/10/2019 7:31:00 AM

Oh Ann I am so sorry you are struggling with pain and lack of sleep they do seem to be companions you can do without! Get well soon :-) Hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/10/2019 8:15:00 AM

Bless you Jan, it is mostly the Parkinsons causing this and this morning, feeling so down I put these feelings into my poem, though not great reading for others, but being alone I felt the need to shout it from the rooftops! Maybe I will remove it now I have got it off my chest. I really appreciate your hugs and kind thoughts Jan, thankyou so much xxx